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V82 KEW

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,238 mi
Last recorded75,238 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 KEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,238 miles

o/s/r coil spring broken but still located

Fail 24 Aug 2012 75,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r coil spring broken but still located

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,360 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,358 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT FLEXIS

NSF SIDELIGHT POOR CONNECTION HOWEVER OPERATING AT TIME OF TEST

OSF BRAKE GRABBING SLIGHTLY

SUB-BOX / STEREO LIVE SUPPLY POORLY CONNECTED TO BATTERY

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,967 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to nearside front strut

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,863 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion to prescribed areas at rear outer sills under vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2008 33,863 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion to prescribed areas at rear outer sills under vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2007 30,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 27,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 22,163 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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V82 KEW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V82 KEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V82 KEW registered?

V82 KEW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V82 KEW safe to buy?

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